Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
The only
A widow
And much
Bible References
The only
Luke 8:42
for there was an only daughter to him, of twelve years, and she was dying. And while He was going the multitudes were thronging Him.
A widow
Acts 9:39
And Peter rising up came along with them; whom, on arrival, they led to the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing him the chitoons and himations, so many as Dorcas made, while with them.
1 Timothy 5:4
But if any widow has children, or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety to their own house, and to give benefactions to their ancestors: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
James 1:27
Pure religion and undefiled with God even the Father is this, to relieve the orphans and widows in their affliction, and keep himself unspotted from the world.
And much
Luke 8:52
And they were all weeping, and wailing over her: and He said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
John 11:19
And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, that they might comfort them concerning their brother.